gambling house
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gambling house
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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“The AGA strongly supports this bipartisan effort, led by senators Schiff and Curtis, to uphold state and tribal sovereignty and protect consumers by ensuring sports- and gambling-related contracts are prohibited.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs said it regularly asks social media platforms to remove gambling-related content, and issues warning letters if those requests go unanswered.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
The government argued that the ban follows scientific research showing that advertising encourages gambling addiction and contributes to gambling-related debt.
From Reuters • Mar. 9, 2023
Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, which regulates the city's gambling industry, met with police this month with the aim of strengthening their collaboration on gambling-related crimes.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2022
To date, there have been no major gambling-related scandals despite warnings the leagues had expressed publicly for years.
From Washington Post • Jan. 14, 2022
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